Here's how you can make a classic Caesar salad at home, with keto-friendly ingredients. We add plenty of Parmesan cheese and dressing but skip the croutons in favor of crispy bacon. If you've already got leftover chicken on hand, then you could make this for lunch in no time at all. The dressing uses anchovy fillets, giving it that classic flavor profile, but if you can't stand them then feel free to skip it. Another tip is that if you can find jarred anchovies then use those instead ...
Tangy Keto Broccoli Salad
April 16, 2020 by Leave a Comment
What could be better than this tangy broccoli salad with bacon, cheddar cheese, pumpkin seeds, and a tangy dressing? It's a great salad or side dish, but since it requires no cooking, it's also easy to prepare. Most people would never notice that this is low carb, so it's a great recipe to bring when you need something to share! There's some erythritol in the dressing to replace the sugar found in many broccoli salad recipes. If you don't like a sweeter dressing, then feel free to omit ...
- April 16, 2020
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Keto Warm Kale Salad
April 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Kale leaves pan-fried in butter then tossed with Dijon mustard dressing, and topped with crumbled feta cheese. The dressing is my new favorite way to eat kale, and there's something seriously satisfying about tucking into a bowl that's both healthy and delicious. This hearty salad works great as a nutrient-packed side dish for dinner, or simply as lunch. This is another great base recipe that you can make your own every time you create it. Other toppings you should try include bacon, ...
- April 14, 2020
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Cold Zucchini Salad
April 9, 2020 by 1 Comment
This cold zucchini salad is the perfect summery salad for serving alongside BBQ. We create this with sauteed zucchini, celery, lots of onion, and a mayonnaise-based dressing. This salad is great for making ahead because it's even better if you let it sit overnight. There's no need to bust out the spiralizer or even the vegetable peeler because the zucchini is very simply chopped, which gives it a great chunky texture. Try adding some rotisserie chicken and feta cheese for a heartier ...
- April 9, 2020
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Keto Asparagus, Egg, and Bacon Salad
April 7, 2020 by Leave a Comment
An asparagus salad topped with bacon and eggs, then dressed with a tangy dijon vinaigrette. The dressing is easily made with pantry staples that you likely have on hand. That makes it great for whipping up any time you find great asparagus. You can save time by making extra hard-boiled eggs or bacon when you cook them for other recipes. That way, all you have to do is blanch the asparagus and create the dressing. I like to have both in my fridge at all times. Yields 2 servings of ...
- April 7, 2020
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Keto Hoagie Lunch Bowl
April 2, 2020 by 2 Comments
This easy lunch bowl combines all your favorite flavors from a Hoagie roll, but without any of the bread. We chop up cold cuts like turkey, salami, and ham then toss it with plenty of cheese and veggies and sauce. You can chop the ingredients and mix the sauce beforehand for fast and easy lunches. Very little prep and no cooking is required. I think, like me, you'll also decide that you don't miss the bread. It's hard to miss it when you can still eat all the best parts of the ...
- April 2, 2020
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Easy Chicken and Feta Plate
March 26, 2020 by Leave a Comment
If you're in need of an easy lunch idea then look no further, because you've got to try this chicken and feta plate. It's a grab-and-go Mediterranean style meal complete with a simple salad, feta, olives, tomato, and chicken. Bring home a rotisserie chicken to make this as an easy dinner, then save leftovers for lunch. If you don't have feta cheese then try subbing in slices of mozzarella or halloumi. Yields 2 servings of Easy Chicken and Feta Plate The Preparation 10 ounces ...
- March 26, 2020
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Easy One-Pan Ground Beef and Green Beans
March 24, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This one-pan meal is an easy lunch to whip up with just a few simple ingredients. First, we pan-seared ground beef with butter then tossed in fresh green beans and served with a side of sour cream. We used fresh beans because they provide more texture and snap. For a sprinkle of extra flavor, try adding some shredded Parmesan over the top of the dish before serving. This recipe is great for meal prepping lunches ahead, especially if you make extra servings and divide up into ...
- March 24, 2020
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Easy Spinach and Bacon Salad
March 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This simple spinach salad is easily dressed with mayo, salt, and pepper then topped with bacon and eggs. It's great for lunch or as a side for dinner, plus it's made from simple ingredients that many of us always have on hand. Spinach is the perfect base for this meal and is packed with much-needed magnesium and potassium. You can crisp the strips of bacon and boil the eggs ahead of time to have this salad as an easy lunch option. It's also easy to pack for lunch, just bring the ...
- March 19, 2020
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Easy Keto Italian Plate
March 12, 2020 by Leave a Comment
This easy Italian plate packs in the healthy fats but feels like a light lunch. A generous assortment of fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced prosciutto, green olives, and tomatoes are drizzled with olive oil then seasoned with salt and pepper. There's no cooking necessary, and this can easily be packed for lunch away from home if you bring the seasoning and olive oil in a separate container. Don't forget to sprinkle a generous amount of salt and pepper across the top of the mozzarella cheese ...
- March 12, 2020
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